Powerful and versatile SB-900 works as a stand-alone flash featuring wireless operation as a Commander or wireless remote light source. Expanded Auto Power Zoom Coverage - The SB-900 provides zoom coverage from 17-200mm in the FX-format and 12-200mm coverage in the DX-format. Choose from 3 light distribution patterns - Improve light quality by selecting Standard for general illumination Center-weighted for portraits or for groups or interiors. User-friendly firmware updating - Allows uploading of performance enhancement developments to the SB-900 with select Nikon digital SLR cameras. Color gel filter identification - The SB-900 automatically identifies mounted color gel filters and adjusts the cameras auto white-balance setting with select Nikon digital SLR cameras. Flash Tube Overheat Protection - An added measure of safety is provided for sustained high-speed bursts. Drip-proof mounting foot cover Water Guard - for enhanced moisture protection optional. Lens Coverage - 17 to 200mm FX-format Automatic mode 12 to 200mm DX-format Automatic mode 12 to 17mm FX-format Automatic mode with built-in wide-angle panel deployed 8 to 11mm DX-format Automatic mode with built-in wide-angle panel deployed Flash head rotates horizontally 180 to the left and right with click-stops at 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 Flash head tilts down to -7 or up to 90 with click-stops at -7 0 45 60 75 90 Output per set of batteries - 110 Alkaline-manganese 1.5V 230 Lithium 1.5V 190 Ni-MH 2600 mAh
Customer Reviews
SB 900 - Not ready for Professional Use
I am a wedding photographer. We have 3 Nikon SB 80s and 3-SB 800 units used weekly for the past 4 years. We also have 3 Canon 580 units which have worked flawlessly. This year I switched back from Canon to Nikon and when the SB 900 appeared I purchased it for my new Nikon D300 and D200 cameras. The first unit was Dead on Arrival. The replacement unit works well and has wonderful program and update capabilities. It is easy to use. My only concern is the unit overheats very quickly when shooting wedding groups and bouncing the light off ceilings ect... This requires the strobe to do larger power dumps than would the flash if pointing directly at the subject.... My SB 900 shut down in the middle of Group photos and I quickly pulled out my trusty SB 800 and completed the job. Outdoors using fill flash the SB-900 works well. It does not work well in large halls darkened receptions etc. I turned off the Over Temp Shutdown feature but the unit still squeals at me with every shot after 6-8 shots have been taken. I find myself blowing into the top of the unit trying to cool it... but it needs cooling holes or a fan... with the constant overheating problem. I thought my flash was over -sensitive until reading other reviews here... Now I know sadly it is just part of this finicky $... beast. Jim Jones ...
Thermal Shutdown is for the Birds
Fellow Wedding Photographers Please listen The SB-900s thermal shutdown is a very serious problem for us. I received my SB-900 last Thursday and shot a wedding on Saturday. YES The thermal shutdown Grinch got me Even after I read the reviews complaining about the problem I rationalized it by thinking well I probably dont shoot as fast as they do. WRONG It got me after just 6 full power exposures As background Ive used a SB-800 for a couple of years shooting fairly rapidly and never had a problem with overheating. I likely had overheating but the SB-800 flash withstood the stress. Not so with the SB-900s thermal shutdown feature. Reluctantly Im turning "thermal shutdown" OFF in the setup menu. Why? Because I love the SB-900 otherwise Its a wonderful step above the 800. But now I may risk warranty repair problems should something happen. I hate being put into that position by Nikon Ive been loyal to the brand since 1964s Nikon F days. Hopefully Nikon will come up with a cure especially since the 900 has the ability for its software/parameters to be remotely updated. In the meantime wedding photographers youre taking a big chance the unit will shut down just when important shots happen unless you disable the thermal shutdown protection mode. Im still rating the SB-900 as 4 stars since all else seems fantastic. ATTN: NIKON Please fix this problem
Super happy with my decision
I labored over the decision to pull the trigger on the 900 or to go with the "everybody loves" the 800. I never owned an 800 so have nothing to compare it to. Nevertheless I am super happy with it. I dont know what other people are complaining about unless the guy who had the overheating problems got a bad apple. I shot my first wedding this weekend and took nearly 600 pictures on my Nikon D90 all with flash and had a wonderful experience. I used 4 regular duracell batteries and the thing was very fast and performed flawlessly. My pictures came out phenomenally and the thing never even though about overheating. The heat monitor stayed relatively low the entire wedding and I still had juice in my batteries when it was all over. I am super happy with my decision. It is quite large like people say but if you are going to have a big flash hanging off the top of your camera a little extra size is insignificant in my opinion. I think people are just naturally averse to change so it is hard for some long-time 800 users to get used to something new. I love it and think you will too.
Product Details
- Brand: Nikon
- Model: SB-900
- Released on: 2008-07-26
- Dimensions: 1.55 pounds
Features
- High-quality flash for standalone use or as part of a comprehensive lighting system
- Commander mode controls up to 3 Speedlight groups or unlimited individual Speedlights
- 4 wireless channel options prominent master and remote control switch for wireless operation
- Auto power zoom coverage ranges from 17 to 200mm FX format to 12 to 200mm DX format
- 3 light distribution patterns measures 3 x 5.7 x 4.7 inches W x H x D and weighs 14.6 ounces
- Taugt DXO 5.3
- Reply to Wide Angle Lens suggestion
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